Deputy Commissioner Garhwa Harsha Mangala today said that the area concerned where a Covid-19 patient found has been declared as containment zone. This area is divided into two parts -- Pathan Toli and Sai Mohalla. House to house survey is being conducted in all houses. Residents of the neighborhood are prohibited from moving out of their homes under the Containment Zone.
For the purpose of transporting essential commodities and food items such as food-grains, LPG, milk, vegetables, newspapers, medicines etc separate call centers have been made for both the localities, so that people do not face any discomfort during the curfew. For this, teams of 5 to 6 volunteers has been formed under the containment Zone, so that they can go door-to-door to supply materials and people do not have to move out of their homes. In case of any requirement, the concerned needy person can contact the call center and ask for the material.
Sub-divisional officer Garhwa Pradeep Kumar told that a packet of different types of green vegetables has also been prepared, which is cost of Rs 50 per packet. As per the requirement, anyone can buy it, while the price of Rs 25 for 1 packet of milk is fixed. Volunteers’ teams will supply house to house vegetables, milk and other important things in morning. Nandu Grocery Store and Sunrise have been authorized to supply food items, while in the case of medicines R Gupta Medical Hall and Durga Medical Hall have been authorized.
Similarly, animal food will also be made available to the people as per the requirement. Sub Divisional officer also said that cost have been fixed for the above material, which people can get by paying. He told that in case there is no money, he will be given the material free to them, but it will have to be paid later. No content will be free. Necessary items will be supplied during Ramadan festival.
The DC informed that food grains is also being distributed among the needy people by the District Officers Fund.
Giving information about the availability of masks and sanitizers the DC said that sale of masks and sanitizers in all the blocks and various offices and departments under the district and Jan Aushadhi Kendra of Sadar Hospital etc is being done, where any person can buy the items if required.
Given advised to the media men DC told that the information or order which is not communicated by the State Government should not be published. He said that on the release of any such information, they will be informed by the district administration.